Robert Ernest Sigler

Robert Ernest Sigler, age 89, triumphed over death by the Grace of God on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He graduated from Springhill, Louisiana High School in 1939, then moved to Cleveland, Texas where he spent his remaining years. In 1942 he married Johnnie Muriel Marshell and on October 31, 2012 they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary together. He was a distinguished WWII Veteran of the United States Army having served from March 1943 – March 1946. He received the Army Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal-WWII, Purple Heart Medal, and the U.S. Army Sharpshooter Weapons Qualification Badge. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1982, was a Cleveland Volunteer Fireman for many years, and a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland for 70 years and a Deacon for over 50 years. He was born July 27, 1923 in Springhill, Louisiana to parents Lloyd E. and Aline Sigler who preceded him in death along with one sister and one brother. Survivors include his loving wife Muriel Sigler; daughters Cindy Inge and husband Larry; Linda Berry; sons Charles Sigler and wife Donna, Glenn Sigler and wife Marilyn, William Sigler and wife Laurie. Grandchildren are Marc Whitmire, Brian Sigler, Jana Whitmire, Lauren Brown, Michael Berry, Emily Harris, Sarah Berry, Justin Sigler, and Miriam Berry. Also included are fourteen great-grandchildren, five nephews, one niece, and faithful friends beyond measure. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 15, 2012, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Russ Tynan and Bro. Tim Holder will preside over funeral services being held Friday, November 16, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas. Pallbearers include Brian Sigler, Mark McCary, Jerome Brown, David Kovach, Adam Harris, Brad Kovach, Marc Whitmire, and Richard Kovach; honorary pallbearers include First Baptist Church Deacons, SSG Michael Berry, and Justin Sigler.